Athletics Advancement & Engagement Lead

Lafayette College; Easton (Northampton County); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement at Lafayette College in Easton leads fundraising and engagement for 23 varsity sports, partnering with coaches and central advancement to drive annual giving and multi-year campaigns.

The role manages communications, events (Maroon Club), donor relations, and analytics, reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Advancement; travel and evening/weekend work required, bachelor's degree and several years in fundraising or athletics administration.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, advancement, athletics administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in managing events, communications, and/or donor engagement programs.
• Experience in soliciting and closing annual fund gifts or demonstrated aptitude for relationship-based fundraising.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to build trust and work collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in collegiate athletics and appreciation for the role of athletics in a liberal arts environment.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends for athletic and advancement events as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of prospects capable of leadership and annual gifts, focusing on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with advancement colleagues to execute annual giving strategies that enhance unrestricted support through the Maroon Club and other athletic priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of targeted campaigns, including Bring the Roar, to maximize alumni, parent, and friend participation.
• Engage directly with alumni and supporters to foster long-term relationships and encourage continued giving.
• Plan and coordinate all major Athletic Advancement and Maroon Club events, including sport-specific golf outings, the Maroon Club Hall of Fame Dinner, and assist with the Maroon Club Golf Outing.
• Partner with Advancement Communications to ensure cohesive and compelling messaging that reinforces Lafayette Athletics' philanthropic priorities.
• Oversee strategic communications and events that enhance donor relations and recognition.
• Work closely with Athletics leadership, Advancement colleagues, and campus partners to support donor engagement, events, and recognition.
• Provide logistical and strategic support to the Associate Athletic Director for Advancement in developing and implementing annual fundraising strategies.

Conocimientos

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Events management

Communication

Relationship building

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Herramientas

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement at Lafayette College in Easton leads fundraising and engagement for 23 varsity sports, partnering with coaches and central advancement to drive annual giving and multi-year campaigns.

The role manages communications, events (Maroon Club), donor relations, and analytics, reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Advancement; travel and evening/weekend work required, bachelor's degree and several years in fundraising or athletics administration.